Number of Positions: 2
Salary: $50,678-$71,564, commensurate with experience
Location 1: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls
Location 2: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls and F. Donald Myers Center, Wilton (Split 50%)
Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00A-2:45P
he Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance Instructor is responsible for teaching heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and repair theory along with hands-on skills to students enrolled in the Career and Technical Education program. The instructor will prepare students for employment in the Heavy Equipment field and for industry certification exams.
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Develop and deliver curriculum covering heavy equipment systems, safety protocols, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
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Demonstrate proper use of tools, equipment, and diagnostic technology and supervise hands-on lab activities and ensure safety protocols are followed;
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Stay current with Heavy Equipment industry trends and technological advancements and collaborate with local Heavy Equipment businesses for internship and job placement opportunities;
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Evaluate and grade students' class work, labs, quizzes, exams, and practical skills exams;
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Track student progress and adapt teaching methods to meet varying abilities and learning styles;
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Prepare students for NCCER Certification, Industrial Lift Truck Certification and Commercial Drivers License exams by reviewing materials and administering practice tests;
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Maintain accurate administrative records for attendance, grades, certification exam results, and other data;
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Participate in professional development activities to stay current in the field;
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Maintain positive relationships with colleagues, parents, advisory boards, and industry partners in the community;
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Implement BOCES policies, procedures and State Education Department mandates;
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Other duties as assigned.
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Candidates who do not hold the following certification(s), but have the appropriate industry experience and/or degree are encouraged to apply. All applicant credentials will be reviewed by WSWHE BOCES Regional Certification Officer.
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HighSchool Diploma or equivalent;
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NYS CTE Certification in Vehicle Mechanical Repair (Including Heavy Equipment Operation and Repair) - This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the diagnosis, repair and/or operation of the major electro-mechanical systems of automobiles and/or heavy equipment. Experience may include, but is not limited to, work as an automotive engine technician/mechanic, transmission technician/re-builder, brake and suspension specialist, and/or alignment specialist; OR
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Eligible for certification based on relevant industry experience outlined above (4 years minimum or 2 years minimum with related degree)
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Maintain a valid drivers license and CDL class A & B drivers licenses
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Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply
The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment and admission as applicable, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, veterans' status, political affiliation, domestic victim status, use of a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog, disability, or other classifications protected under federal or state law, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The designated district compliance officer(s) will coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, and the New York State Human Rights Law. The WSWHE BOCES Civil Rights Compliance Officers are: Katelynn Attanasio and David Ashdown, Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES, 267 Ballard Road, Suite 5, Wilton, NY 12831. phone: (518) 581-3372, email: kattanasio@wswheboces.org or dashdown@wswheboces.org. Complaints may also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights, New York Office, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005- 2500, phone (646) 428-3800, fax (646) 428-3843, email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.